All parties use their own 3D in a collaborative work but not necessarily on a single shared model

Collaboration comes in the form of how the information is exchanged between different parties

Design information is shared through a common file format – any organization is able to combine data with their own

Any software must be capable to exporting in appropriate format

This is the method of working that has set as a minimum target in some countries for all work in public-sector by 2016.

There is still a lack of a single source of data

Level 3

Represents full collaboration between all disciplines in terms of using single, shared project model which is held in centralized server

All parties can access and modify the same model in intention to reduce of conflicting information. This is known as 'Open BIM'

Copyright and liability issues are intended to be resolve.

This is the construction industry’s ultimate goal.

Benefits of BIM

Simulation of construction process before construction start

More efficient workflow. Several people work at the same time.

Reduced possibility to lose data

Easier cooperation between teams

Process of implementation of BIM

Education of engineers

Defining of instructions and procedures

Making od template

Making of pilot project

Duration of the transition process

Execution of the BIM implementation takes from six months to one year, while independent work requires approximately one or two years. From implementation, significant results could appear after two years.

Which software participate in BIM?

There are few softwares that participate in BIM. Revit is used for concept and concept design. Also for implementation of construction concept design elements, such as columns, beams and roof construction. Robot SAP is taking part in concept design and construction budget, synchronization, load cases, results, etc. Next software coming to order is Advice Steel which is taking care of steel construction and manufactural documentation. Revit – Dynamo, in connection to Excel, do the automatization part. When it comes to 4D and 5D simulations, the creation process and final result, it is Navisworks that provide it. This program is suitable for coordination and BoQ, and it is used for MEP projects.

Engineering cooperation programs enables access to project data from every place and at any time with database on cloud, which provides more efficient work on site. Also they distribute better optimization and management of project development and performance form office.

It is unique portal for communication and project data storage on the team level. This program enables overview of 3D model and drawings directly from internet browser, sharing the project with associates, review of the project and commenting, marking and commenting directly on drawings. Access is possible from any location, as well as from the mobile phone. Program is on the Cloud.

Collaboration for Revit

Having team work in Revit file with no need for setting the server (Revit Server is on the cloud) accelerates working process.

This collaboration provides simultaneously working more people in project, communication of engineers through specific window and insight in synchronisation with central model with mentioned window. Central model is located in BIM 360 Team.

BIM 360 Glue

It is Navisworks on Cloud. Program can be used for coordination of the model and analysis collision. It enables virtual access to project database, faster review of the project, more efficient solving of the problems, setting changes and problems directly in cloud.

BIM 360 Layout

Application for mobile devices enables scanning geodetic dots on site, comparison of the dots in 3D model with scanned ones on the site.

BIM 360 Field

This program provides users on site with connection of virtual 3D model and the site for mutual control, entering comments and photos from the site and access from the mobile phone. This program is on the Cloud.

BIM 360 Plan

This program is for planning execution of the construction work and enables work schedule available for all team members. Also update of data, monitoring of the results, making report of the ongoing work assets, reduction of the costs and reliable working plans. Users have access from the mobile phone and program is on Cloud.

Building Ops

Application for managing building susteinability provoides users to set tasks and a team to have sustaining overview of the tasks. Users also get information about completion of the tasks. Access from mobile phone is possible and program is on Cloud as well.

Advantages

Data is accessible from any location and device, price is affordable and there is no need for big planning and setting up the system.

How BIM 360 functions?

BIM 360 Team is environment for designers and engineers

Companies or associations form environment – HUB. Within the HUBs, projects are formed. Workers are called into project, instructions are formed, and calendar is organized

BIM 360 is environment for contractors

Project is formed. Members, according to privileges, are assigned to projects. Members are assigned to access to services in the projects (Docs, Field, Plan).